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Wendwilsonite

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Wendwilsonite

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Description
Locality: 
Aghbar Mine, Aghbar, Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7.7 × 5.2 × 2.6 cm
Description

This mineral is the magnesium analogue of roselite, named in honor of Dr. Wendell E. Wilson, editor and publisher of the Mineralogical Record. The gemmy, sharp terminated, lustrous crystals are up to 10mm across and show deep magenta color - the very best color for this mineral! The wendwilsonite crystals cover aan area of about 5 x 3,8cm. The contrast to matrix makes it even more attractive. No significant damages to report.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Wendwilsonite

Formula: 
Ca2Mg(AsO4)2·2H2O
Strunz: 
8.CG.10
Hardness: 
3.0 - 4.0
Type Locality: 
Sterling Mine, Sterling Hill, Ogdensburg, Franklin Mining District, Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA